REFLECTOR: empty w&b elite FG 173/lw

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>From what I saw Al, That was about 100 puunds of Quality. :) 

Kurt 



-----Original Message-----
From: Al Gietzen <alventures at cox.net>
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list' <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Sun, Dec 18, 2011 11:32 am
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: empty w&b elite FG 173/lw



Scott;
 
I weighed the engine and its ancillaries (radiators and coolant, etc), and on a comparable basis (without alternator, starter, etc) to the published weight of an IO360 – results: 382 lbs vs 348 lbs.  My all-up engine installation (based on weighing all the pieces and parts that went into it) was about 430# (not including prop and prop extension.)
 
My aircraft empty weight (SE RG), ready for first flight, with plush upholstery, sound deadening; paint etc., was 1495#.  That was about 100 lbs heavier than the weight I had expected, having weighed all the pieces and parts that went into itJ. Things like wiring, lines, hoses, some brackets, etc. were estimates; but I never really knew what made up that 100 lb difference.
 
Al
 
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Scott Derrick
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 8:44 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: empty w&b elite FG 173/lw
 
So Al, what does your plane weigh and how did you figure your engine weight?

Scott





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